What is the smudge on Joe Biden's forehead?

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The discussion centers around the tradition of Ash Wednesday in the Catholic faith, where individuals receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of penance. Participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with this ritual, recalling moments from their childhood and the reactions of others when they saw the ashes. The conversation also touches on the strictness of Catholic education, with humorous references to nuns and their disciplinary methods. There are reflections on the cultural significance of the ashes as a public declaration of faith, as well as light-hearted exchanges about the challenges of balancing religious obligations with personal activities. The thread highlights a sense of nostalgia for Catholic school experiences and the impact of these traditions on personal identity.
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BobG said:
How does a person know what sins they're going to commit Saturday night?

Then again, they probably couldn't remember them Sunday morning, either.

Of course, if one were sly...

Tommy went to confession and told the priest: "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I partook of the forbidden fruit of a fair maiden."

Father: "Oh, you got to learn to resist the temptation, son. Was it Rebecca?"

Tommy: "No, father, I'd rather not say."

Father: "Well, I think 10 Hail Mary's will take care of what you've already done, but you have to promise to be watch out for the allures of evil women. Was it Elizabeth?"

Tommy: "No, father, I don't really think it's my place to talk about the girl. Not nice to kiss and tell, and all that, you know."

Father: "Well, that's a good thing, I guess. But, some of the young ladies around here are nothing but trouble, so you got to watch out. Besides, I'll bet it Theresa, anyway."

After the confession, Tommy's friend, Paddy, asked, "What in the world took you so long. It's not like you've anything worth confessing. You should have been in and out in about 30 seconds."

Tommy: "Maybe I haven't been so lucky in the past, but I've got at least 3 leads for tonight, though."

You can learn a lot around here...
 

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